Method and system for providing software to a machine

Details Method and system for providing software to a machine Method and system for providing software to a machine

2011-05-17

2011-05-17

Neurauter, Jr., George C (Department: 2447)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Remote data accessing

Accessing a remote server

Reexamination Certificate

active

07945642

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for triggering installation of program logic on a machine, such as a PC. A server transmits installation-trigger logic to a wireless communication device (WCD), which the WCD stores in its data storage. When the WCD becomes connected with a PC, the PC views the WCD as a mass-storage drive, and the PC reads and executes the installation-trigger logic in the same manner that a PC would run an AUTORUN file on a conventional mass-storage drive. Per the installation-trigger logic, the PC then downloads and installs a designated software program. The PC then sends an installation-notice to the server, and the server responsively sends a cancellation-message to the WCD. In response to the cancellation-message, the WCD then deletes or otherwise disables the installation-trigger logic, so that the process will not be repeated the next time the WCD is connected with the PC.

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